IFREMER

The Institut Français de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer (French for 'French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea') or Ifremer is an oceanographic institution in Brest, France. A state-run and funded scientific organization, it is France’s national integrated marine science research institute.

French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea
Institut français de recherche pour l'exploitation de la mer (French)
Agency overview
Formed1984
Preceding agencies
  • CNEXO: Centre National pour l'Exploitation des Océans
    (French for 'National Centre for the Exploitation of the Oceans')
  • Institut Scientifique et Technique des Pêches Maritimes
    (French for 'Scientific and technical institute for marine fisheries')
HeadquartersBrest, France
Employees1,593
Annual budget213 million euros
Agency executive
  • François Houllier, Président directeur général (CEO)
Websitehttps://www.ifremer.fr/
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